10-KPeriod: FY2005

COHERENT CORP. Annual Report, Year Ended Jun 30, 2005

Filed September 9, 2005For Securities:COHR

Summary

II-VI Incorporated (now Coherent Corp.) reported solid growth for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005, with net revenues increasing by 29% to $194.0 million and net earnings up 43% to $24.8 million. This growth was largely driven by the successful integration of the Marlow Industries acquisition, which contributed significantly to the Compound Semiconductor Group's revenue and overall company performance. The company's core businesses, particularly Infrared Optics and Near-Infrared Optics, also demonstrated strong revenue increases, indicating healthy demand in key industrial and military markets. Looking ahead, II-VI Incorporated projects continued revenue growth for fiscal year 2006, anticipating a range of $216 million to $222 million. While the company expects to adopt new accounting standards for share-based payments, which may impact reported earnings per share, the underlying business trends appear positive. The company's strategic focus on expanding manufacturing capabilities, enhancing customer service, and pursuing complementary acquisitions positions it for sustained future performance in its diverse high-technology markets.

Key Highlights

  • 1Net revenues increased 29% to $194.0 million in fiscal year 2005.
  • 2Net earnings grew by 43% to $24.8 million, or $0.83 per diluted share.
  • 3The acquisition of Marlow Industries in December 2004 significantly contributed to the company's revenue and performance.
  • 4Infrared Optics and Near-Infrared Optics segments showed strong revenue growth of 16% and 31%, respectively.
  • 5Bookings increased 15% to $187.8 million, with a backlog of $75.5 million at year-end.
  • 6The company provided a positive fiscal year 2006 revenue outlook of $216 million to $222 million.
  • 7Effective tax rate decreased to 27% from 29% due to benefits from international operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver of revenue growth in fiscal year 2005 was the acquisition of Marlow Industries, Inc. in December 2004, which contributed $19.8 million in revenues. Additionally, strong organic growth in the Infrared Optics (16% increase) and Near-Infrared Optics (31% increase) segments also played a significant role.

II-VI Incorporated projects continued strengthening of its addressable markets and anticipates fiscal year 2006 revenues to range from $216 million to $222 million, with diluted earnings per share projected between $0.84 and $0.88. This outlook accounts for the impact of adopting new share-based payment accounting standards.

The acquisition of Marlow Industries, a leader in thermoelectric products, significantly boosted the Compound Semiconductor Group's segment revenues and overall company performance. It is expected to generate synergies in material growth technology and manufacturing/distribution networks.

Key risks highlighted include dependence on complex manufacturing processes and limited sources of supply for critical raw materials like Zinc Selenide, potential competition, challenges in protecting intellectual property, reliance on key personnel, the need to keep pace with industry developments, and potential impacts from general economic conditions and cyclical industries.